Classifications

• • H—ELECTRICITY
  • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
  • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
  • H04M1/00—Substation equipment, e.g. for use by subscribers
  • H04M1/02—Constructional features of telephone sets

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a fastening arrangement according to the preamble of claim 1 for one or several circuit cards in a telephone instrument of the kind whose envelope, besides a plane base plate, consists of a two-part casing namely a rear and a front casing.
• Telephone instruments so far have been constructed of a number of so called main components such as the key set (or dial), transmission circuits, cradle group etc., which individually have been mounted in the instrument.
• the introduction of electronic circuits for pulsing and transmission purposes has caused the number of electronic components to increase considerably.
• the tendency in the future is for the electronic circuitry to be integrated on a large scale to cover several functions and for the electro-mechanical components of the instrument (key set, cradle group) to be made smaller. It is therefore natural to assemble as many components as possible on one or several circuit cards in order to more easily utilize the components for common functions.
• the production is rationalized.
• the arrangement according to the invention is specially adapted for a so called two-part divided telephone instrument shown in the Swedish design No 18310.
• the inclination of the key set is 15-25 relative to the horizontal plane.
• the circuit card (or cards) is attached to the casing which, however, involves certain disadvantages in manufacturing and maintenance.
• the circuit card may also be placed on a rack, standing up from the base plate of the set. However, this involves higher costs than the above solution.
• the object of the present invention is to provide a fastening arrangement for one or several circuit cards in a telephone instrument which allows for a flexible and space saving mounting of the electronic and electromechanical instrument components on the circuit cards.
• the invention is characterized as it appears from the characterizing part of claim 1.
• Fig 1 shows a perspective view of the base plate and the rear casing of a telephone instrument, its front casing being removed to illustrate a basic embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention
• Fig 2 shows more in detail fastening elements included in the arrangement according to the invention
• Fig 3 shows more in detail supporting abutment elements included in the arrangement according to the invention
• Fig 4 shows a perspective view similar to Fig 1 illustrating a first embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention
• Fig 5 shows more in detail the design of a supporting element included in the embodiment according to Fig 4,
• Figs 6 and 7 each shows the outline of circuit cards which are kept in place in the instrument by means of the arrangement according to the invention
• Fig 8 shows a second embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention
• Fig 9 shows the outline of a circuit card which is kept in place by means of the arrangement according to Fig 8,
• Fig 10 shows a third embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention
• Figs 11 and 12 each shows the outline of circuit cards, which are kept in place by means of the arrangement according to Fig 10.
• Figs 1, 4, 8 and 10 show the interior of the instrument, the front casing being removed in order to clearly show the arrangement and its embodiments.
• the components of the instrument (the bell signal mechanism) which are not mounted on the circuit card have been excluded for better clarity.
• Fig 1 shows a basic embodiment of the proposed arrangement for fastening one or more circuit cards.
• the base plate of the instrument is generally designated 1 and its rear casing 2.
• the base plate 1 is alongside its edges and around the instrument provided with upright walls of which the front wall 11 and the two side walls 12, 13 are visible in Fig 1.
• the walls 11-13 have mainly the function of supporting the front casing which is not shown and the rear casing 2. This is, in addition, fastened by screws to the base plate 1 by means of two legs 21.
• the rear casing 2 has furthermore two elevations 22 which are intended for enclosing the cradle of the instrument each of the cradle arms in the mounted position protruding through a slot 23.
• the elevations 22 are furthermore intended for carrying the hand set which is not shown.
• the casing 2 shows one side part 24 in the form of a plane boundary surface which, in the mounted position of the rear casing, faces the instrument front and is directed mainly perpendicular to the bottom plate 1.
• the part 24 is preferably moulded in the same manufacturing operation, i.e. with the same pressing tool as the rear casing 2 and thus it forms an integral unit together with this.
• the rectangular opening 25 alongside the side part 24 makes it possible to insert the cradle in position. In the case of a ready mounted instrument this will cooperate with a cradle group mounted on a circuit card, which cradle group has an actuation arm arranged to be activated by the cradle by so called indirect actuation.
• fastening elements are provided which are in the form of a number of projections 3a-3d placed on the side part 24 and in a row in parallel to the plane of the base plate 1.
• the projections 3a-3d are preferably moulded in the same manufacturing operation as the side part 24 (and the rear casing 2) and will be described in more detail in connection with Fig 2a, b.
• a number of supporting devices 4a-4f are provided in close vicinity to and alongside the wall 11 which is standing upright from the bottom plate 1. These will also be described in more detail in connection with Fig 3.
• Fig 2 shows more in detail one of the mentioned fastening elements 3. It consists of a frame part 31 provided with grooves 32 and the number of such grooves is equal to the number of cards of varying sizes which are to be fastened to the instrument. As is shown in Fig 2, the top and lower boundary surfaces of each groove 32 form a certain acute angle with the plane of the base plate (which in the figure coincides with the horizontal direction).
• the grooves 32 of the different fastening arrangements 3a-3d of Fig 1 are then positioned at the same level relative to the base plate 1 so that the lowest grooves of each projection 3a-3d together define a certain lowest level for a circuit card, the grooves of each projection positioned nearest above defining the next higher level and so on.
• the two groups of supporting elements shown in Fig 1 and situated next to the wall 11 also form abutment elements for the circuit cards.
• Each consists of a post, for example 4a, 4b according to Fig 3.
• Each post is preferably arranged alongside one of the edge surfaces moulded to the inner side of the wall 11 in order to obtain a good resistance to strains which is important when handling the instrument.
• One post, for instance 4a comprises a point-shaped notch 41 one boundary surface 42 of which forms the same acute angle to the base plate as the two top and lower boundary surfaces of a groove 32 of the projections 3a-3d.
• the second boundary surface of the notch 41 substantially makes a right angle with the base plate 1.
• the mutual positions of the notches 42 of the supporting elements 4a, 4b in the vertical direction correspond to the mutual positions of the grooves 32 of some of the projections 3a-3d.
• a rectangular circuit card When a rectangular circuit card is fastened to the instrument, it is first inserted into the grooves 32 alongside one of the card edges and at the desired level. The card is then in such a position that its opposite edge contacts the peaks of the posts 4a, 4b. The last mentioned edge is "coded" according to which level the card will be placed on, that is it is provided with cut-outs whose positions alongside the edge determine the intended level. If the card is to be placed on the lowest level, the cut-outs on the card are so placed that the posts 4a, 4b, 4e fit through these cut-outs and the card abuts the elements 4c, 4f.
• the posts 4c, 4f are forced by the finger to be bent somewhat in the direction away from the instrument front and the lower edge of the card is forced into the notches 42 of the posts 4c, 4f.
• the base plate 1 as well as the posts 4a-4f are made of an elastic synthetic material, whereby a certain spring action of the elements 4a-4f is obtained on fastening.
• Fig 4 shows a first embodiment of the arrangement according to the invention.
• the projections 3a-3d and the supporting abutment elements 4a-4f are of the same design as in Fig 1.
• arms 5a, 5b have been moulded to the side part 24 of the rear casing according to the embodiment shown in Fig 4, to the side surfaces of the two legs 21 but of course the arms can be placed in another suitable place alongside the side part 24, for instance between two projections 3a, 3b and 3c, 3d, respectively.
• each arm 5a, 5b consist of a part 51, which is disposed longitudinally relative to the walls 12, 13 and a connection part 52, the lower edge surface of which is moulded to the bottom plate 1.
• each arm 5a, 5b has a pillar-formed elevation 53 which, on each side, is formed with sloping edge surfaces 54, 55.
• the edge surface 54 serves as a support for the card on the top level and the edge surface supports the card on the lowest level. If there is a need for a support also for the card on the middle level, another sloped edge surface 56 can be formed on the elevation 53 as has been indicated with dotted lines in Fig 5.
• the figures 4, 5 do not show the exact relative dimensions or the positions of the supporting surfaces 54, 55, 56 alongside the pillar-formed elevation 53 but only serve to illustrate the principle.
• Figs 6 and 7 the outline of two circuit cards is schematically shown which are to be fastened on the top respective the lowest level in the fastening arrangement of the instrument.
• the card 6 shows two cut-outs 61 and 62 each having dimensions corresponding to the cross-section of the top part of the pillar-formed elevation 53.
• On mounting the card will run freely along the vertical edge surfaces of the elevation and, when fastened, it will contact the surface 54, compare the cross marking according to Fig 6.
• This surface is inclined at an acute angle relative to the plane of the base plate equal to the corresponding angle of the grooves 32 and 42.
• the card which is to be arranged on the lowest level has an outline according to Fig 7.
• the cut-outs 71 and 72, corresponding to the cut-outs 61, 62 of the card according to Fig 6, are here somewhat broader in order to allow the card edge on fastening to slidingly pass the edge surface 54 and to contact the surface 55, compare the cross marking. Also this surface is inclined at an acute angle relative to the plane of the base plate equal to the above mentioned angle.
• the card 7 is alongside its lower edge provided with further cut-outs 73, 74 and 75, 76 in order to be able, on fastening, to pass the supporting abutment devices 4a, 4b and 4d, 4e, repectively.
• the positions of all cut-outs 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75 are of course chosen with reference to the position of the different elements 4a-4f and 5a, 5b of the fastening arrangement.
• the arms 5a, 5b according to Fig 4 have been replaced by plate-formed parts 8a, 8b each having step-formed shelves 81, 82, 83 to support fastened circuit cards.
• the plates 8a, 8b as well as the arms 5a, 5b are, according to Fig 4, rigidly moulded to the side part 24 of the rear casing at a suitable distance from the walls 12 and 13.respectively.
• the fastening of circuit cards is in principle effectuated in the same manner as has been described above.
• the card on the lowest, the middle and the top levels is supported by the shelves 83, 82 and 81 respectively.
• Fig 9 shows the outline of a card which is to be placed on the lowest level and, consequently, is provided with the cut-outs 93, 94 and 95, 96 in order to let the supporting abutment devices 4a, 4b and 4d, 4e respectively pass therethrough.
• the positions of the boundary surfaces 91, 92 then correspond to the position of the shelf 83.
• two plate-formed parts 10a, 10b are rigidly moulded to the side part 24 of the rear casing.
• the supporting elements are here formed by ribs 101, 102, 103 running alongside the inside of each plate-formed part.
• the ribs 103 are then placed in the vertical direction so that they will support a circuit card on the lowest level, the ribs 102 will support cards on the middle level and the ribs 101 will support cards on the top level.
• the Figs 11 and 12 show the outline of two circuit cards 11 and 12 which are to be placed on the middle level and on the lowest level, respectively.
• the edges of the circuit cards, as already described, are "coded", i.e.
• the cut-outs 111-116 on the card 11 and the cut-outs 121-126 on the card 12 the positions of which decide the level of the card in the instrument.
• the cut-outs 111-116 shall be placed and dimensioned so that the card only can pass the ribs 101, forming the supports for the top level, and be stopped by the ribs 102 which in a fastened position support the card.
• the card 11 (and 12) is coded alongside the broader side with the cut-outs 117-118 which implies that the card 11 passes the supporting abutment elements 4a, 4d .
• the cut-outs 121-126 of the card 12 are somewhat broader than the corresponding cut-outs 111-116 of the card 11, since, when fastening, also the ribs 102 are to be passed, the card being supported by the ribs 103.
• the cut-outs 127, 128, 129, 130 let the card pass the supporting abutment elements 4a, 4b and 4d, 4e, respectively.
• the supporting elements 5a-5b, Fig 4 can be arranged to stand by themselves, i.e. not moulded to the side part and in the shape of upright posts of a similar design as the connection part 52 (without the associated arm 51) with associated elevation 53 having sloping edge surfaces 54, 55.
• the supporting elements 8a-8b, Fig 8 and 10a-10b, Fig 10 can also, of course, be arranged to stand by themselves on the bottom plate 1.
• Figs 4, 8 and 10 have the advantage that small tolerances between supporting elements and fastening elements can be achieved which is important at the dimensioning of the circuit cards and when cutting the cards. This is also important for the function of the acutation arm of the clutch group, the position of which is determined by the position of the circuit card while the position of the clutch is determined by the design of the rear casing.

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